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While Atlanta is about as deep as any team at cornerback, Collins represents a great value for the defense because his contract is so inexpensive. Over the next two years, his total cap hits come out to around $3.2 million, according to Over the Cap.

Coach Dan Quinn told reporters this week that he was planning to play Collins during the preseason. From where we’re sitting that sounds like he wants to shop Collins for a potential trade, but that’s not necessarily the case.

Jalen’s on this team now. . . Dan and I have a lot of discussions; we continue to have around this topic. I don’t know exactly what the rep breakdown will be, but he will be playing in this game. It’s important for him, I know.

Collins might be a pain in the neck, but he could net the Falcons something valuable in a trade. Stay tuned.